compel — to force or drive, especially to a course of action
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to force or drive, especially to a course of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpel/
Example Sentences
- His mother's cooking was so terrible that it compelled him to learn how to cook himself.
- The new evidence will compel the police to reopen the case.
- Nothing could compel me to eat broccoli ice cream, not even a million dollars.
compel
VERB[/kəmˈpel/]
to force or drive, especially to a course of action
The strict coach will compel every player to run extra laps after the loss.
What tried to expel her will compel her to excel!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compellere', formed from the prefix 'com-' (together) and 'pellere' (to drive or push). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
com- (together/with) + pel (drive/push) + -l (stem variation) = compel (to drive together, to force)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His mother's cooking was so terrible that it compelled him to learn how to cook himself.”
“The new evidence will compel the police to reopen the case.”
“Nothing could compel me to eat broccoli ice cream, not even a million dollars.”
“The court can compel witnesses to testify under oath.”
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